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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer
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Component Icon Description
Power connector Plug the power cord into this connector.
Voltage switch Make sure this switch is set to the proper
local voltage.
PS/2 keyboard port Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port.
Integrated monitor
(VGA) port Connect a VGA monitor to this port if the
optional add-in video card is
not installed.
HDMI port Connect an HDMI video device to this port.
USB ports Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such
as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard,
or mouse) into these ports. For more
information, see
“Installing a printer,
scanner, or other device” on page 34 .
Surround left/right
jack (black) Plug your rear right and left speakers into
this jack. This jack is disabled when an audio
expansion card is installed.
For more information, see
“Configuring the
audio jacks” on page 33 .
S/PDIF output jack Plug an optical cable from an amplifier or
entertainment system into this jack for
digital sound.
Microphone jack
(pink) Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is
disabled when an audio expansion card is
installed.
Headphone/analog
speakers jack (green)
-OR-
Front speakers jack This jack is user configurable for one of the
following:
■
Headphone: Plug headphones or
amplified speakers into this jack
(Default).
■
Stereo out: Plug your front left and right
speakers into this jack.
This jack is disabled when an audio
expansion card is installed. For more
information, see
“Configuring the audio
jacks” on page 33 .
Modem jack
(optional) Plug a modem cable into this jack. For more
information, see
“Connecting a dial-up
modem” on page 17 .
Case cover Phillips
screws Remove these screws to remove the left side
panel.
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